How to Pronounce "provocateur"
word
prəˌvɑkəˈtɜr
pruh-VAH-kuh-TUR
pɹəvˌɒkɐtˈɜː
pruh-VOK-uh-TUR
Definition
A provocateur is a person who deliberately encourages others to behave in a certain way, often by stirring up trouble, controversy, or strong reactions.
IPA Transcription
American English
prəˌvɑkəˈtɜr
British English
pɹəvˌɒkɐtˈɜː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-VAH-kuh-TUR
UK
pruh-VOK-uh-TUR
Listen in Context
The journalist was called a provocateur after asking tough questions.
The protest was started by a small group led by a provocateur.
Some saw the artist as a creative provocateur.
He enjoys being a provocateur in political debates, always challenging the status quo.